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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1941
Page
3
In Maywood Illinois personal letters recount progress after injury and hospital stay. Nettie E Phillips writes of a sister’s return to Heavenly home and mused recovery, church visits, gifts, and 138 members. A later entry notes slower improvement, two crutches, and another resident’s stroke. The entires praise The Review and conclude with blessings and best wishes.
Rev and Mrs Ploch attended the District Missionary Institute and Rally at Centennial Methodist Church Rockford on November 24. The program featured Rev A S Moore on home unions and talks by Dr Carl Quimby on foreign missions. Dr Swaney and Mrs Aldrich hosted women and wives groups.
The Thomson library board held a special session at Mrs. Chas. McGinty’s home with four members present. They arranged venetian blinds for library windows, re hired Beulah Sullivan as assisting secretary, and discussed adding a hand rail for safety. Legal transfer papers from Thomson village to York township were received from Attorney Ralph Faton and are being recorded.
Mrs Myrtle Bull received word that her son Charles Bull, on the U S S Nevada in Honolulu, will transfer to the U S S Atlanta in Brooklyn New York and depart the Islands for New York on the 27th.
Irene Schick expresses appreciation for the many beautiful cards and letters received while hospitalized. The notes helped pass long hours during a prolonged illness and isolation at municipal hospital.
Report confirms Oscar Hoff man Coen, former Thomson high school agriculture instructor, is missing on active service overseas with the RAF. He was with the 71st Eagle Squadron on an operational flight over France when forced to land. Family was asked not to inform press. notice released to Murphysboro readers after authorization.
The Van Bibber Hansen Post No. 148 American Legion, including Thom son and Savanna members, will host the Fathers and Sons banquet at the Savanna Moose Hall at 6:30 p m on Monday December 1. Superintendent Harold Mackenzie will speak, with Fourth of July films and Boys State talks. Tickets are 25 cents from Glenn Demaree or Paul Lewis. A Legion Card Party is planned by Thomson Legionnaires at Thomson High School on December 15 with admission and lunch.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Potter and Mrs. Iva Orcutt attended the funeral of William Dorn, the Potters nephew, held in Clinton on Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Louise Lewis of Clinton at Curtis Companies dined with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lewis. Sunday guests in the Frank Smith home included Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Smith of Mt. Carroll.
Mrs. Myrtle Bull notes the birth of a son to her niece and her husband Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Wright of Morrison. The Savannah city hospital brings a daughter named Barbara Ellen to Mr. and Mrs. Max Fitzpatrick of Mt. Carroll. Dr. J. A. Wright, former Thomson physician, is Wright’s father.
Mrs. Ida Frederick, ill with the flu, was surprised by a T. N. T. club committee from the Community church. The group delivered a basket of items and planned to unveil a new package each day, as she expressed gratitude for the kindness.
York community church invites worshippers for November 30 morning service at 8 45 with hymns prayers and bulletin. The sermon explores the Book of Acts theme while stressing Christian love and education as essential. Church School follows at 9 30 led by Willis Compton, Washington lawyer and economist.
Sunday service at 10:00 with a class exploring life through Christian perspectives and a worship service at 11:00 themed God Works in the Shadows led by Rev. Plob. On Tuesday December 2 at 7:30 official board meeting at the Tibbits home. Wednesday December 3 at 2:00 Woman's Society of Christian Service meets at Amy Lewis home to discuss practical Christmas gifts with Lewis assisted by Groeley and Carpenter.
The annual bazaar and diner are announced for Saturday December 6 at the church annex. Argo Methodist Church invites attendees to join the event after Sunday services and Sunday school.
At the church services Rev. Sword serves as pastor. Sunday morning worship at 8:00 with Sunday school at 10:00. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:00 and the Evening service at 7:30. Helen Hans led the C E meeting this week.
Morning worship at 9 thirty, Sunday school ten thirty, and evening services at seven forty five. December social chair is Miss Thelma Schick. Ladies' aid assembles all day Thursday December 4 at Mrs William Griswolds home.
Sunday guests at Mrs. Mary Tousley included Mr. and Mrs Walter Shanafelt of Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shanafelt of Clinton. Weekend visitors at Wesley Sack’s home were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sack and Wesley D. of Green Bay, with Wesley D. staying two weeks with grandparents as his parents relocate to Chicago. Frank Warfield transported a mixed stock load to Chicago Monday evening. Thanksgiving visitors to the Yates home in Wacker Blaine Yates accompanied the Frank family to Sterling and visited over the weekend.
Mrs Frances Switzer hosted the Thomson Woman’s Club with 16 members and one guest present. The program featured a civil service broadcast quiz true false questions and a magazine review with emphasis on club work and Girl Scout issues. The group planned a December 10 meeting at Cora Stickell’s home with a gift exchange and luncheon.
Postal officials pressed for stamps on all first and third class mail in rural boxes to speed collection and dispatch. Postmasters must ensure rural carriers have adequate stamp stock and advise patrons to cooperate, aiming for expeditious handling. Mrs. Hazel Stagg and daughter attended a Capitol Theatre preview of One Foot In Heaven in Clinton, with clergy and press invited.
The Thompson area reports the couple Miss Fern Emmert and Donald Carpenter exchanged vows on Thursday. A prior society note mentions the first Thomson Adult classes meet Monday evening Dec 1 at the high school at 7 30 with ten weekly sessions on topics including soil improvement and invited outside speakers.
Mrs Otto Switzer wins one of five free turkeys in a Herald advertised contest. She was among participants who completed the incomplete ads published during the promotion.
The Board of Auditors accepted the resignation of acting road commissioner George Bittner. John Ashpole was appointed to serve the remaining term, with a salary of $4.50 a day, and sworn in Tuesday evening. He began duties Wednesday as the term expires in April 1943.
Robert Miller, president of the local 4-H club, receives the Producer's 4-H Club Medal from the Illinois Agricultural Association Marketing Division for outstanding beef work. Selection involves Farm Advisor review and state office finalization. He plans to expand his beef program while pursuing other projects.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall spent Tuesday in Rockford Emma Boylan and the Foley family of Savanna spent Thanksgiving day with friends and relatives at Kenosha Wisconsin Mr and Mrs H C Court of Motine were Monday evening supper guests at the Ed McGinty home Sunday evening supper guests in the Paul Smith home were Mr and Mrs Paul Melendy of Savanna Mr and Mrs Orlo Smith of Mt Carroll In the evening Mr and Mrs Jim Green and sons of Savanna Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown and daughter were callers On Sunday Mr and Mrs Lawrence Frederick of Shannon and their son Kenneth who is on furlough from Rantoul Field were guests of Mrs Ida Frederick Mrs Lena Stagg and Mrs Paul Heusinkveld were dinner guests of Mrs Anna Connell at Sterling on Tuesday
Miss Fern Emmert, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Emmert Mt Carroll, became the bride of Donald Carpenter son of Mr and Mrs Don Carpenter Argo Fa at a home ceremony on Thanksgiving Day Rev Foard of the Methodist church performed the double ring ceremony at 1030 Thursday morning at the bride's parents home 109 S Place Street Mt Carroll Mrs Carpenter attended Mt Carroll schools and is a telephone operator in town Mr Carpenter a York Community high school graduate in 1980 has worked in trucking and recently took a Civil Service position at the Proving Grounds They will live in the upstairs apartment at 109 S Place Street
In the first day 3000 calls were completed after the switch and by 11 this morning 11000 calls had been logged. Manager Charles Groharing initiated the change and by 7 30 that evening every line had moved to the new system. A 24 hour public phone booth is being added at the local office.
Mr and Mrs Michael Wiseman will relocate to Fort Knox Kentucky when he completes duties at the local Utilities office. Ife has installed the new automatic telephone system there and performed repair work at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Mrs Carrie Atherton ill with arthritis. Louis Juist bedbound with rheumatism. Mrs Irve Martindale improving after illness. Florence Kraft recovering from severe cold. Patient seriously ill but improving at home. Russell Sack dismissed from Jane Lamb hospital and convalescing with parents. Irene Schick released from Chicago hospital and convalescing at parental home. W A Slayman recovering well after October surgery in Burlington hospital and home. Vaughn Kahler recovering at parental Morrison home after three weeks in Sterling hospital for stomach ailment.
Miss Beulah Garr daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Garr of Thomson will marry John Smolek son of Mr and Mrs John Smolek of Savanna in a Saturday morning ceremony at St Johns church in Savanna Father OBrien will perform the single ring rite Attendants include Lillian Smolek and Tony Vetricek They plan to reside in Savanna after a wedding trip to Chicago
Mrs. Bess Carpenter hosted the Thomson 500 club on Thursday afternoon. The Argo 500 club will meet December 4 at Mrs. Mayme Mummert’s home. Chat-a-While members will gather with Mrs. Lyle Williams on Friday afternoon November 28 for a hand work demonstration for Christmas gifts. Mrs. Roy Houghton and Mrs. Bayard Lewis attended the N. & I. club dinner and regular meeting at Mrs. Dorothy Gallagher’s home on Wednesday.
Mrs Nell Fay Stewart R N reports the tuberculin testing and x ray program will not start December 15 1941 at 9 a m as previously stated. The change postpones the planned December 2 start at the high school.
Rev. and Mrs. Ploch attended a Sterling dinner hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Harold Olson to honor the newly appointed Fourth Street Church pastor Rev. A. J. Tavenner. Also present were Rev. and Mrs. James Uhlinger of Rock Falls and Margaret Smith as a Thanksgiving guest at the Oscar Kraft home.
The state highway division will install flashing light signals at the Milwaukee mile south of Thomson to improve safety after several accidents. District engineer O F Goeke says the signals should be in place before winter if materials arrive in time, in reply to Thelma Schick's October 27 letter describing the crossing dangers.
The first quarter honor roll lists Freshmen Jeanne Swett 90.5 Sophomores Darlene Ashby 91.8 Beverly Marshall 91.6 Juniors Jack Demaree 94.3 Martha French 93.8 Ethel Herrick 91.4 Mary Alice Wheeler 90.8 LeVona Potter 90.7 Helen Hans 90.7 Arla Brown 90.5 Pearl Holman 90.2 Seniors Janet Carpenter 92.6 John Halfman 93.75 Mrs Fred Doden has returned home after visiting daughter Mrs Frank Kahler Morrison.
The evening school classes begin Monday at the local high school with open access to all women interested in homemaking. Topics include buying electrical equipment, locker systems, grooming, fabrics, nutritious low cost meals, entertaining, labeling trends, and becoming a better buyer. The first two meetings on December 1 and 8 will cover buying electrical equipment.
The Argo school plans a Wednesday evening social on December 3 at 8 p m featuring the Rhythm and Melody band in its first appearance plus auctioned ladies cakes. The program includes readings, plays such as A Joke on the Jokers Aunt Maria's Visit and More Than He Bargained For and various musical numbers by lower and upper grades.
Mr and Mrs Lynn Curley and daughters Edna Lila and Leona plus Mr and Mrs Robertson visit Delta Indiana with Fred Flicken family. Mrs Flicken is Robertsons niece. Edward French and son Jimmy spend weekend with Harold Groh at Clinton.
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